Export of defense articles Directorate of Defense Trade Controls at the U.S. Department of State. Generally, any person or company who intends to export a defense article must obtain the approval of DDTC prior to the export. In the case of defense export transactions (defense articles such as munitions), any person or company who intends to export such an article must first obtain approval from the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) prior to the export.

Licensing of the export of nuclear materials and equipment is the responsibility of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The Office of Imports and Exports, under the Office of Fossil Energy, in the Department of Energy, regulates the export of natural gas and electric power.

The Department of Energy’s Office of Export Control Policy and Cooperation authorizes the use of nuclear technology and technical data for nuclear power, as well as special nuclear materials.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration regulates the export of controlled substances and precursor chemicals.

Electricity Imports/Exports and the International Electricity Regulation is the responsibility of the Department of Energy’s, Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) at USDA guides exporters in exporting meat, poultry, and egg products, including packaging, labeling and other special conditions.

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides exporters with an understanding of the transportation options, cost factors, and technical considerations associated with export transportation of high-valued and value-added agricultural products.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) serves to facilitate safe trade, monitor the movement of risk material, protect against the introduction of pests, regulate the import and export of plants, and help exporters meet the entry requirements of other countries.